Seinfeld: the show about everything

"Seinfeld," the self-proclaimed "show about nothing," is truly a modern classic.  It had so many complex plots, subplots and overarching themes that, in truth, it should have been called "the show about everything."   

In each episode, the writers made it possible for people to relate.  Whenever I watch the show I often catch myself saying, "Yeah, I hate when that happens!" It was a cynical yet surprisingly accurate commentary on life, reciting some of its most humanistic truths.  The annoying neighbor, the neurotic friend, losing your car in a parking garage, your clothes getting ruined at the dry cleaner, awkward dates and unfortunate timing; how often do we deal with any of these things in the real world?  All the time!

If the show was simply about everyday life, how was that so great?  This is the question asked by many a "Seinfeld" detractor.  The answer: it was the incredibly unbelievable characters placed into these ordinary situations!  Their exaggerated characteristics created a farcical world of sorts.  Their lives were roller-coaster rides: revelations and good luck mostly ended in misfortune.   The characters themselves made no sense: George Costanza, the lazy self-loather who somehow manages to land a job with the New York Yankees, one of the staunchest organizations around; Cosmo Kramer, the unemployed neighbor who miraculously affords to pay for an apartment in New York City; and Jerry Seinfeld, who effortlessly dates the most beautiful, most successful, and most interesting women on a consistent basis.  Regardless, the over-the-top characters made the stories great and the relatable stories made the show great.

That's my stand. In fact, the decision is unanimous! We here at Classic Television Blog nominate "Seinfeld" as an instant modern classic!  Does anyone second that motion?